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A Brief History of Pumpkin Pie

By |2024-11-26T14:04:32-06:00November 25th, 2024|Categories: Blog|

November Produce Parable Adam Calder, Wheatsfield Produce Manager Sweet pumpkin pie decorated with whipped cream and cinnamon with a slice taken out Soon, the aroma of baking pumpkin pie will drift out from ovens all across the United States. These pies are often eagerly anticipated at the end of a Thanksgiving feast, [...]

Nov & Dec 2024 Artist: Brenda Backman

By |2024-11-11T16:29:26-06:00November 11th, 2024|Categories: Art Gallery, Blog|

Brenda Backman is a contemporary artist known for her evocative use of color and texture, creating immersive landscapes that explore the interplay between nature and emotion. Based in Story City, IA, she draws inspiration from her surroundings, transforming everyday scenes into vibrant, abstract interpretations. Brenda’s artistic journey began at an early age, fueled by [...]

Autumn 2024 Produce Parable: Winter Squash

By |2024-11-05T16:25:16-06:00October 31st, 2024|Categories: Blog|

Winter Squash By Adam Calder Savory and sophisticated, yet humble and satisfying all at the same time. These seemingly opposing characteristics are the qualities of winter squash. We’ve been enjoying an unusually mild autumn, and as such maybe aren’t as excited for these seasonal beauties as in past years. So as not to let [...]

NOV 2024 Change for Community: MICA Food Bank

By |2024-11-05T14:12:33-06:00October 31st, 2024|Categories: Blog, Co-op Nickel|

Mid-Iowa Community ACTION - Food Pantry Round up at the registers this November in support of the MICA's Food Pantry! MICA’s food pantry has expanded their offerings to the community - not only do they offer their Ames food pantry, but they also now deliver to families in need who are unable to leave [...]

Save on Field Day Items & Support Native Foodways

By |2024-10-28T12:57:54-05:00October 28th, 2024|Categories: Blog|

Get ready for gatherings with friends and family with big savings on all Field Day products at your co-op! Save on more than 200 Field Day items — from maple syrup to wild-caught tuna to paper towels — from Oct. 29 through Dec. 3, 2024. Field Day is our value brand that offers [...]

2025 Board of Directors Election Results

By |2024-10-18T17:33:54-05:00October 18th, 2024|Categories: Blog|

Congratulations and welcome to the newly elected board members! The 2024-25 Board election results have been tabulated and the candidates have been notified. Congratulations and welcome to the newly elected board members! We are pleased and honored to elect Sarah Huffman, Deb Russell, and Lindsay Simpson to new three year terms on the Wheatsfield Board of [...]

Celebrating Leadership and Welcoming the Future: Wheatsfield Co-op GM Transition

By |2024-10-18T17:05:21-05:00October 18th, 2024|Categories: Blog|

Liz Kolbe, Wheatsfield Cooperative's Board President Celebrating Leadership and Welcoming the Future: Wheatsfield Co-op's GM Transition Liz Kolbe, Wheatsfield Board President In early June, Linda Johnson, Wheatsfield General Manager, informed me of her decision to retire in July 2025. Later that month, the GM Evaluation Committee, composed of board members Ron Eichmeier, [...]

October 2024 Board Meeting Highlights

By |2024-10-17T13:19:32-05:00October 17th, 2024|Categories: Blog|

Here are highlights from the October 2024 Wheatsfield Board of Directors meeting: Management reported that the 50th Anniversary Groovy Golden Jubilee on September 15th was a success with great attendance (approximated between 600-1,000), strong store sales, and a broad representation of co-op vendors.  The annual financial review by our CPA firm went well, with few adjustments needed. [...]

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